Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Full-Time, Days ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1d • $40 - $54

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II is a clinically competent, licensed professional who provides respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning and evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The practitioner interacts effectively with patients, their significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, providing care within the scope of their training. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• At least one of the following: Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS).
• Employees hired before 1/18/2026 are grandfathered into the specialty credential requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapies and modalities across adult medical-surgical units and other adult care areas, including the emergency department and critical care units, as expected by the hospital.
• Understand and implement ordered adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines on medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapy, assess the patient’s response, and adjust treatment frequency as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Educate patients and/or families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
• Respond to clinical emergency management situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate and use respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Precept students and new hires.
• Serve as a positive role model, promoting teamwork and cooperation and adhering to the NM Code of Professionalism.
• Participate actively in department initiatives, process improvement, and education.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed